As we all know, computers are now vast through out the world. And many people are enjoying or spending more time facing it than doing any other chores. May it be at home, school, or work. And I believe many people are experiencing this problem already. So here is a medical condition for us netsurfers and tips on how to manage it.
Computer vision syndrome is a condition resulting from prolonged focusing of eyes one a computer monitor. As our dependence on computers continues to grow, an increasing number of people are seeking medical attention for eye strain and irritation. Eyestrain is often caused by excessive bright light coming in from outside and excessively bright light inside.
If we spend more than two hours each day in front of a computer screen, we are likely to experience some symptoms of computer vision syndrome (or CVS) which include but not limited to:
■ Headaches
■ Loss of focus
■ Burning, tired and irritated eyes
■ Double vision
■ Neck and shoulder pains
■ Dry eyes
Tips to overcome the problems of CVS:
1. Position your terminal at right angle to the window if possible. Avoid facing bright light coming from behind the computer screen as well avoid bright light falling on the computer screen behind you.
2. Install an antiglare screen.
3. Make sure the screen surface is clean. Clean your screen at least once a week.
4. The top of your screen surface needs to be at, or slightly below, eye level; find a comfortable distance between your eyes and the screen (usually eighteen to twenty-eight inches).
5. Adjust the brightness controls n the screen until they are comfortable to your eyes.
6. Be sure the screen doesn't flicker or wave - this could indicate that service or adjustment is needed.
7. Look away from the screen periodically. One may be able to mitigate the risk of CVS by adhering to the "20-20-20 rule". Every 20 minutes, focus your eyes on an object 20 feet away for 20 seconds.
8. Don't forget to blink - Blinking is very important when working at a computer - it rewets your eyes to avoid dryness and irritation. When working at a computer people blink less frequently - about five times less than normally. Tears coating the eye evaporate more rapidly during long non-blinking phases and cause dry eyes. The use of over-the-counter artificial tear solution can reduce the effects of CVS.
9. Also try this exercise. Every 30 minutes blink 10 times by closing your eyes as if falling asleep (very slowly). This will help rewet your eyes.
10. Computer eye glasses are available and if you are already wearing specs, change yours to these antiradiation and antiglare lenses on your next visit to the optometrist.
11. Gently massage your eyes, cheeks,and forehead from time to time to keep blood flowing and muscles loose.
I, young as I am, am currently experiencing some of the symptoms of CVS. And when it was lectured to us in Medtrans school I bothered to blog about it. And I hope this would really help
Computer vision syndrome is a condition resulting from prolonged focusing of eyes one a computer monitor. As our dependence on computers continues to grow, an increasing number of people are seeking medical attention for eye strain and irritation. Eyestrain is often caused by excessive bright light coming in from outside and excessively bright light inside.
If we spend more than two hours each day in front of a computer screen, we are likely to experience some symptoms of computer vision syndrome (or CVS) which include but not limited to:
■ Headaches
■ Loss of focus
■ Burning, tired and irritated eyes
■ Double vision
■ Neck and shoulder pains
■ Dry eyes
Tips to overcome the problems of CVS:
1. Position your terminal at right angle to the window if possible. Avoid facing bright light coming from behind the computer screen as well avoid bright light falling on the computer screen behind you.
2. Install an antiglare screen.
3. Make sure the screen surface is clean. Clean your screen at least once a week.
4. The top of your screen surface needs to be at, or slightly below, eye level; find a comfortable distance between your eyes and the screen (usually eighteen to twenty-eight inches).
5. Adjust the brightness controls n the screen until they are comfortable to your eyes.
6. Be sure the screen doesn't flicker or wave - this could indicate that service or adjustment is needed.
7. Look away from the screen periodically. One may be able to mitigate the risk of CVS by adhering to the "20-20-20 rule". Every 20 minutes, focus your eyes on an object 20 feet away for 20 seconds.
8. Don't forget to blink - Blinking is very important when working at a computer - it rewets your eyes to avoid dryness and irritation. When working at a computer people blink less frequently - about five times less than normally. Tears coating the eye evaporate more rapidly during long non-blinking phases and cause dry eyes. The use of over-the-counter artificial tear solution can reduce the effects of CVS.
9. Also try this exercise. Every 30 minutes blink 10 times by closing your eyes as if falling asleep (very slowly). This will help rewet your eyes.
10. Computer eye glasses are available and if you are already wearing specs, change yours to these antiradiation and antiglare lenses on your next visit to the optometrist.
11. Gently massage your eyes, cheeks,and forehead from time to time to keep blood flowing and muscles loose.
I, young as I am, am currently experiencing some of the symptoms of CVS. And when it was lectured to us in Medtrans school I bothered to blog about it. And I hope this would really help
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